OFFICIAL NEWS

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received the credentials of newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Djibouti Mohamed Ali Kamil.

Ambassador Mohamed Ali Kamil reviewed a guard of honor.

Mohamed Ali Kamil presented his credentials to President Ilham Aliyev.

President Ilham Aliyev then had a conversation with the Ambassador.

The head of state hailed bilateral relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Djibouti. Noting that Azerbaijan attaches great importance to cooperation with Islamic countries, President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan and Djibouti are friendly countries. The head of state stressed the importance of the fact that the two countries successfully cooperate, especially within international organizations by demonstrating solidarity, adding both countries have always supported each other. Praising the level of political ties between the two countries, the head of state underlined the necessity of expanding these relations in other areas. Noting the role of ambassadors in developing the bilateral ties, President Ilham expressed hope that Ambassador Mohamed Ali Kamil will hold discussions with Azerbaijan`s relevant authorities to explore opportunities for economic cooperation.

Ambassador Mohamed Ali Kamil conveyed greetings and best wishes of President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh to the head of state. Mohamed Ali Kamil noted that he met with the President of his country before coming to Baku. “Mr. President, I met with Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh before coming to Baku. He personally told me that Azerbaijan is an important country for us.”

The head of state thanked for the greetings of President Ismail Omar Guelleh, and asked the Ambassador to extend his greetings to the Djiboutian President.